Content distribution networks

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Content distribution networks, or CDNs, provide organizations who might experience a high volume of web traffic from around the world a way to satisfy that demand without building out massive web infrastructures. They also provide advanced security features that can protect web environments from many types of attacks. In this video, learn how CDNs function and the security advantages they can offer.

- [Instructor] Content distribution networks…provide organizations who might experience…a high volume of web traffic from around the world…a way to satisfy that demand…without building out massive web infrastructures.…CDNs also provide advanced security features…that can protect web environments from many types of attack.…One quick note on terminology.…Everyone agrees that this technology…goes by the acronym CDN, but people differ…on what the D stands for.…Most technologists describe CDNs…as content delivery networks.…

The CISSP Body of Knowledge describes them…as content distribution networks,…so I'll use that term in this course.…It's mostly just a matter of semantics,…but you should be aware that both CDNs are the same thing.…When organizations expect a high volume of web traffic…to their servers, the natural response…is to simply increase the capacity of their web server farm…by adding more servers to meet additional demand.…This can quickly become a cat and mouse game…as usage increases, creating demand for even more servers.…

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4/4/2018

The Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification is an important component of any security professional's resume, and is a requirement for many top jobs. In this course, prepare for the fourth domain of the exam: Communications and Network Security. Instructor and cybersecurity expert Mike Chapple goes over TCP/IP networking, network security devices, and secure network design. Mike also includes coverage of specialized networking, network attacks, wireless networking, and more. The CISSP exam domains can be found here.

Note: This course is part of a series releasing throughout 2018. A completed learning path of the series will be available once all the courses are released.